About the circuit
Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto
Built in 1986 and hosting its first Grand Prix one year later, the circuit of Jerez is now one of the most popular MotoGP venues and the focal point for a city fanatical about sport. Set in a slight valley in the south of Spain, Jerez is blessed with consistently good weather and beautiful scenery, its numerous grandstands providing the perfect viewing facilities for up to 250,000 spectators.
With two alternative road circuits (4,423m and 4,428m), which were resurfaced during 2005, Jerez is a popular venue used by many race teams for testing throughout the year, whilst its recently updated corporate and media facilities have proven to be a popular addition to the complex. Other facilities such as the control tower and pit boxes have also been vastly improved.
Track by category
Category | Laps | Total Distance | Finish in case of red flag |
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MotoGP™ | 25 | 110.58 Km / 68.71 Miles | 19 |
Moto2™ | 21 | 92.88 Km / 57.71 Miles | 16 |
Moto3™ | 19 | 84.04 Km / 52.22 Miles | 14 |
Circuit Specs
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Total length
4.42Km / 2.75 Miles
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Total Width
11m / 36.09ft
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Longest Straight
607m / 1991.47ft
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Right Corners
8
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Left Corners
5
The Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuito de Jerez is a colourful event which draws massive crowds from all over to watch the world’s best riders do battle in the sunshine of Andalusia.